Great Speeches From a Dying World


1h 32m 2009

Brief Synopsis

An exploration of the bad luck, wrong turns, and broken dreams that reside on the streets of Seattle, WA. Here, ten Seattle homeless people recite famous speeches from such individuals as Shakespeare, John Donne and JFK. The words they speak relate to their personal biographies, and particularly, th

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Linas Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

An exploration of the bad luck, wrong turns, and broken dreams that reside on the streets of Seattle, WA. Here, ten Seattle homeless people recite famous speeches from such individuals as Shakespeare, John Donne and JFK. The words they speak relate to their personal biographies, and particularly, their struggles.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Linas Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States February 11, 2009

Released in United States Winter February 11, 2009

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 22-June 15, 2008.

Released in United States February 11, 2009 (New York City)

Released in United States Winter February 11, 2009